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Depressor anguli oris action

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depresses angle of mouth

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Levator anguli oris action

A

elevates angle of mouth

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Orbicularis oris action

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Compresses lips against anterior teeth, closes mouth, protrudes lips

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Zygomaticus major action

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draws angle of mouth up and back

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Risorius action

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Draws angle of mouth laterally

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Levator labii superioris action

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elevates upper lip, flares nostril

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Depressor labii inferioris action

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depresses lower lip

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Mentalis action

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Puckers skin of chin, protrudes lower lip

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Nasalis action

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Compresses nostrils; dilates or flares nostrils